“I think we’re as ready as we’re going to be, she’s prepared physically,” Shimek said. “I totally believe she’ll win. She just has to run her race because she’s as fast as she’s ever been.”

Shimek is right about that. Lubner broke her own school records in both hurdles events at sectionals, so she’s coming in at peak performance. She’s seeded first in all three individual events she’s set to compete in.

With the physical aspects nailed down, coach and runner have been working on the mental side of things.